Sample Invitation Letter for Tourist (B-2) Visa for USA


How to Write a Visa Invitation Letter for B-2 Visa

Writng an invitiation letter for a tourist B-2 visa can be quite challenging. What is most important is to ensure that all the required information are in the letter. There is no specific method or style once all the required information is visible in the letter.

In summary the following should be on the invitation letter.

Your letter must include the following information about the person being invited:

* Complete name.
* Date of birth.
* The person’s address and telephone number.
* Your relationship to the person being invited.
* The purpose of the trip.
* How long the person you are inviting intends to stay in the United States of America.
* Details on accommodation and living expenses.
* The date the person you are inviting intends to leave the USA.

Your letter must also include the following information about the person writing the letter:

* Complete name.
* Date of birth.
* Address and telephone number in the United States.
* Occupation.
* Your status in the United States
* A photocopy of a document proving your status in the United States.

Sample Invitation Letter for a Girl Friend


Below is a sample invitation letter. The names on it are ficticious but this format has been used and visas have been issued using this format. There are other formats that can be used. The most important thing is for the information required to be on it.

Remember that this is just a sample and we are not in any way connected to the US immigation.

 

January 27th, 2010


United States Consulate General
Adress of the Consulate

Dear Honorable Consul,

SADE OMOTOLEWA - PASSPORT NO AO234567

My name is Maya Louhre, and I reside at 4532 68th Street, New York, NY 12546. I am a United States citizen (or lawful permanent resident alien).

I am requesting that you issue a tourist (B-2) visa to my girl friend Sade Omotolewa, in order to allow her to visit with me in the United States.We have been friends for the past 2 years and I would like her to visit, this summer.

Sade will be visiting with me from June 1st 2010 to June 30th 2010. This will be a great time because we will both be off work at this time. During her stay in the United States, she will stay with me at my home at the address stated above.

I will be responsible for all of her accomodation expenses while she is in the United States. Upon the termination of her visit, she will return to Lagos, Nigeria.

Sade will be presenting this letter to you, together with other evidence to establish her close ties with Nigeria, and to assure you that she will return prior to the expiration of her stay in the United States.

Your kind consideration to this request will be greatly appreciated.

Yours Truly,

Maya Louhre
4532 68th Street, New York, NY 12546
1-202-123-1234

Do not forget to send a scanned copy of your passport or Green card. If you are able to notarise the letter, it will be fine.